U.S. patent application number 16/248494 was filed with the patent office on 2020-04-09 for methods, systems to facilitate atmospheric water generation, and regulation of an environment of atmospheric water generation.
The applicant listed for this patent is Joseph Aoun. Invention is credited to Joseph Aoun.
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United States Patent
Application |
20200109540 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Aoun; Joseph |
April 9, 2020 |
METHODS, SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATION, AND
REGULATION OF AN ENVIRONMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATION
Abstract
A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation is
disclosed. The method may include receiving, using a communication
device, sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an
Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, the at least one sensor
may be configured for sensing at least one characteristic of an
environment of the AWG. Further, the method may include analyzing,
using a processing device, the sensor data. Further, the method may
include determining, using the processing device, a quality
parameter associated with the environment based on the analyzing.
Further, the method may include generating, using the communication
device, at least one operational parameter based on the quality
parameter. Further, the method may include and transmitting, using
the communication device, the at least one operational parameter to
at least one regulator configured for controlling the at least one
characteristic of the environment based on the at least one
operational parameter.
Inventors: |
Aoun; Joseph; (New York,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
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Aoun; Joseph |
New York |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
70051525 |
Appl. No.: |
16/248494 |
Filed: |
January 15, 2019 |
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62743274 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B01D 5/0072 20130101;
C02F 2209/006 20130101; B01D 46/444 20130101; C02F 1/008 20130101;
C02F 2209/008 20130101; C02F 2301/08 20130101; C02F 9/00 20130101;
A61L 9/20 20130101; A61L 2209/111 20130101; B01D 5/0051 20130101;
C02F 1/441 20130101; E03B 3/28 20130101; A61L 2209/14 20130101;
B01D 5/006 20130101; C02F 1/283 20130101; B01D 5/009 20130101; B01D
53/265 20130101; C02F 1/004 20130101 |
International
Class: |
E03B 3/28 20060101
E03B003/28; C02F 1/00 20060101 C02F001/00; B01D 46/44 20060101
B01D046/44; B01D 53/26 20060101 B01D053/26; B01D 5/00 20060101
B01D005/00; A61L 9/20 20060101 A61L009/20 |
Claims
1. A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation, the
method comprising: receiving, using a communication device, sensor
data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water
Generator (AWG), wherein the at least one sensor is configured for
sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG;
analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor data; determining,
using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with
the environment based on the analyzing; generating, using the
communication device, at least one operational parameter based on
the quality parameter; and transmitting, using the communication
device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one
regulator configured for controlling the at least one
characteristic of the environment based on the at least one
operational parameter.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one characteristic
of the environment comprises a quantitative indication of at least
one of temperature, pressure, humidity, pollutant and
microorganism.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one regulator
comprises at least one air filter configured for filtering air of
the environment.
4. The method of claim 3, wherein the at least one air filter
comprises a High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, wherein
the at least one operational parameter corresponds to a flow rate
and a resistance level associated with the HEPA filter.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one regulator
comprises an Ultra-Violet (UV) emitter configured for emitting UV
radiation into the environment in order to sterilize the
environment.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein the environment comprises an air
surrounding the AWG, wherein the AWG comprises a condensation
region in fluid communication with the air, wherein the UV emitter
is configured for emitting UV radiation into at least one of the
air surrounding the AWG and the condensation region.
7. The method of claim 1 further comprising a water filter
configured for filtering water generated by the AWG, wherein the
water filter is configured for controlling mineral content of the
water, wherein the at least one characteristic corresponds to the
water, wherein the at least one operational parameter corresponds
to the water filter.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein the at least one sensor is
configured for sensing at least one of a chemical substance and a
biological substance in the water.
9. The method of claim 1 further comprising: receiving, using the
communication device, a plurality of contextual parameters
associated with a plurality of installations of Atmospheric Water
generators (AWGs); analyzing, using the processing device, the
plurality of contextual parameters; generating, using the
processing device, at least one optimum operational parameter based
on the analyzing of the plurality of contextual parameters; and
transmitting, using the communication device, the at least one
optimum operational parameter to an installation of the plurality
of installations comprising an AWG, wherein the installation of at
least one AWG regulator configured for controlling operation of the
AWG is based on the at least one optimum operational parameter.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the plurality of contextual
parameters associated with the AWG comprises a location data
corresponding to a location of the AWG, wherein the method further
comprises retrieving, using a storage device, regulation data
associated with operation of AWGs based on the location data,
wherein the generating of the at least one optimum parameter is
further based on the regulation data.
11. A system for facilitating atmospheric water generation
comprising: a communication device configured for: receiving sensor
data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water
Generator (AWG), wherein the at least one sensor is configured for
sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG;
and transmitting at least one operational parameter to at least one
regulator configured for controlling the at least one
characteristic of the environment based on the at least one
operational parameter; a processing device configured for:
analyzing the sensor data; and generating the at least one
operational parameter based on the analyzing; and wherein the at
least one regulator comprises at least one air filter configured
for filtering air of the environment and an Ultra-Violet (UV)
emitter configured for emitting UV radiation into the environment
in order to sterilize the environment, wherein the at least one air
filter comprises a High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter,
wherein the at least one operational parameter corresponds to a
flow rate and a resistance level associated with the HEPA filter,
wherein the environment comprises an air surrounding the AWG,
wherein the AWG comprises a condensation region in fluid
communication with the air, wherein the UV emitter is configured
for emitting the UV radiation into the air surrounding the AWG and
the condensation region, wherein the AWG comprises a water filter
configured for filtering water generated by the AWG, wherein the
water filter is configured for controlling mineral content of the
water, wherein the at least one characteristic corresponds to the
water, wherein the at least one operational parameter corresponds
to the water filter, wherein the processing device is a
microprocessor.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein the at least one characteristic
of the environment comprises a quantitative indication of at least
one of temperature, pressure, humidity, pollutant and
microorganism.
13. (canceled)
14. (canceled)
15. (canceled)
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17. (canceled)
18. The system of claim 11, wherein the at least one sensor is
configured for sensing at least one of a chemical substance and a
biological substance in the water.
19. The system of claim 11 comprising: the communication device
configured for: receiving a plurality of contextual parameters
associated with a plurality of installations of Atmospheric Water
generators (AWGs); and transmitting at least one optimum
operational parameter to an installation of the plurality of
installations comprising an AWG, wherein the installation of at
least one AWG regulator configured for controlling operation of the
AWG is based on the at least one optimum operational parameter; the
processing device configured for: analyzing the plurality of
contextual parameters; and generating the at least one optimum
operational parameter based on the analyzing of the plurality of
contextual parameters; a storage device configured for: storing the
at least one optimum operational parameter in association with
indication of corresponding plurality of contextual parameters,
wherein the plurality of contextual parameters associated with the
AWG comprises a location of the AWG; retrieving a regulation
associated with operation of AWGs based on the location, wherein
the generating of the at least one optimum parameter is further
based on the regulation; and wherein the storage device is a RAM, a
ROM, an electrically erasable read-only memory (EEPROM), a flash
memory, a CD-ROM, a digital versatile disk (DVD), a magnetic
cassette, a magnetic tape or a magnetic disk, wherein the at least
one optimum operational parameter corresponds to an optimum flow
rate and an optimum resistance level associated with the HEPA
filter.
20. (canceled)
Description
[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S.
Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/743,274 filed on Jan. 1,
2014.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of
data processing. More specifically, the present disclosure
describes methods and systems to facilitate atmospheric water
generation, and regulation of an environment of atmospheric water
generation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Atmospheric water generators, which include pumping air a
machine condensation area of an atmospheric water generator, Water
exposure to ultraviolet light to remove bacteria and
microorganisms, and water filtration by special filters to adjust
water minerals content and remove impurities are widely used and
well known.
[0004] Further, environmental conditions, such as quality of air
available, relative percentage of humidity in air, etc., in which
these atmospheric water generators are used vary with a change in
location and geography. However, most atmospheric water generators
are similar in design and in operation.
[0005] Further, no considerations of environmental conditions, such
as quality of air available, relative percentage of humidity in
air, etc. are taken generally while installation, and working of
the atmospheric water generators.
[0006] Further, systems, which may manipulate environmental
conditions, such as quality of air available, relative percentage
of humidity in air, etc. and regulate these conditions to improve
quality of water generated from the atmospheric water generators do
not exist.
[0007] Further, systems, which may manipulate operational
parameters of atmospheric water generators based on contextual
parameters of atmospheric water generators installed in similar
geographical, and environmental conditions do not exist.
[0008] Therefore, there is a need for improved methods and systems
to facilitate atmospheric water generation, and regulation of an
environment of atmospheric water generation that may overcome one
or more of the above-mentioned problems and/or limitations.
SUMMARY
[0009] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts in a simplified form, that are further described below in
the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify
key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter.
Nor is this summary intended to be used to limit the claimed
subject matter's scope.
[0010] According to some embodiments, a method of facilitating
atmospheric water generation is disclosed. The method may include
receiving, using a communication device, sensor data from at least
one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG).
Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing at
least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG. Further, the
method may include analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor
data. Further, the method may include determining, using the
processing device, a quality parameter associated with the
environment based on the analyzing. Further, the method may include
generating, using the communication device, at least one
operational parameter based on the quality parameter. Further, the
method may include and transmitting, using the communication
device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one
regulator configured for controlling the at least one
characteristic of the environment based on the at least one
operational parameter. In some embodiments, the at least one
characteristic of the environment may include a quantitative
indication of one or more of temperature, pressure, humidity,
pollutant and microorganism.
[0011] Both the foregoing summary and the following detailed
description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly,
the foregoing summary and the following detailed description should
not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or
variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein.
For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature
combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed
description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various
embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain
representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the
Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned
by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only.
All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein,
except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in
and the property of the applicants. The applicants retain and
reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included
herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in
connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other
purpose.
[0013] Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that
may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This
text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory
purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present
disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 1 is an illustration of an online platform consistent
with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 2 shows a system for facilitating atmospheric water
generation, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0016] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method to facilitate atmospheric
water generation, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0017] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method to facilitate providing at
least one optimum operational parameter, in accordance with some
embodiments.
[0018] FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of a method to facilitate
regulation of an environment of an atmospheric water generator, in
accordance with some embodiments.
[0019] FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a method to facilitate
regulation of working of an atmospheric water generator based on
contextual parameters, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0020] FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of an air filtration unit
connected to an AWG, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0021] FIG. 8 shows a process of air management, in accordance with
some embodiments.
[0022] FIG. 9 shows an exemplary layout of a water generation plant
in accordance with some embodiments.
[0023] FIG. 10 shows an exemplary process of generation of water
using an AWG, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0024] FIG. 11 shows an exemplary mineral addition tank, in
accordance with some embodiments.
[0025] FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a computing device for
implementing the methods disclosed herein, in accordance with some
embodiments.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0026] As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by
one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present
disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be
understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality
of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further
incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed
features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as
being "preferred" is considered to be part of a best mode
contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present
disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional
illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure.
Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations,
modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly
disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the
scope of the present disclosure.
[0027] Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in
detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be
understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of
the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of
providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure
herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be
construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any
claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined
by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that
the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim
a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the
claim itself.
[0028] Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of
steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are
illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be
understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may
be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order,
the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being
carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an
indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or
methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences
and orders while still falling within the scope of the present
disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent
protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the
description set forth herein.
[0029] Additionally, it is important to note that each term used
herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand
such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein.
To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein--as understood
by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such
term--differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition
of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as
understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.
[0030] Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein,
"a" and "an" each generally denotes "at least one," but does not
exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise.
When used herein to join a list of items, "or" denotes "at least
one of the items," but does not exclude a plurality of items of the
list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, "and"
denotes "all of the items of the list."
[0031] The following detailed description refers to the
accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference
numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to
refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of
the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and
other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions,
additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated
in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified
by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed
methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not
limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure
is defined by the appended claims. The present disclosure contains
headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as
references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the
subjected matter disclosed under the header.
[0032] The present disclosure includes many aspects and features.
Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are
described in the context of atmospheric water generation, and
regulation of an environment of atmospheric water generation,
embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only
in this context.
[0033] Overview:
[0034] Working of an AWG may include pumping air to a condensation
area, exposing water received by condensation to ultraviolet light
to remove bacteria and microorganisms, and water filtration by
special filters that may adjust water minerals content and remove
impurities. However, the input air may be contaminated with
microorganisms and particulates, which may be passed to a water
reservoir of the AWG. Further, the amount of mineral content in the
water may be low or inconsistent by time.
[0035] Accordingly, to overcome the aforementioned problems, Input
air quality may need to be maintained. Air quality may be managed
by filtering input air that enters in an area/room/enclosure where
the AWG machine may be located, and filtering and sterilizing air
that may be pumped into the AWG. In the two stages of air
filtration, filters used may not prevent humidity or have any
anti-humidity property.
[0036] The area/room/enclosure where the AWG machine may be located
may include filtered ventilation systems. For instance, Afpro.RTM.
bag filters or similar filters may be used in an air conditioning
system or air-flow system for the area/room/enclosure where the AWG
machine may be located. Further, microorganism growth, such as
bacterial or fungal may be impeded and may be made free of
particles by use of HEPA air filters, and sterilization of the air
with UV lights before the air reaches the condensation area of the
AWG. The type of HEPA air filter, with a particular flow rate and
resistance level, may be chosen on the basis of the AWG.
[0037] In summary, air may be controlled and filtered in two steps,
first as the enters a room where the AWG may be placed, and second,
before the air enters the condensation area in the AWG.
[0038] Further, the output air after filtration may be pumped out
for recycling. Further, the air filtration process may have a
positive effect on one or more water filtration units present in
the AWG machine, increasing a life of the water filtration units
due to a lack of dust or particulates entering the AWG.
[0039] Further, water filters may be used to control mineral
content in water generated by the AWG. After water is generated,
the water may pass through 4 stages of filtration, namely
pre-carbon, post-carbon, reverse osmosis membrane, and TCR
carbon.
[0040] Further, water production environment may need to be kept
clean and free from airborne pathogens, in addition, the product
(water) content of minerals and other chemicals should match
standard laws and regulation in a region or country.
[0041] Further, chemical and biological tests may be performed from
time to time according to rules and regulations to test the quality
of the generated water. Water quality may need to be consistent
each time and meet required standards. For instance, chemical tests
for magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate,
and sulfate may be performed.
[0042] FIG. 1 is an illustration of an online platform 100
consistent with various embodiments of the present disclosure. By
way of non-limiting example, the online platform 100 to facilitate
atmospheric water generation, and regulation of an environment of
atmospheric water generation may be hosted on a centralized server
102, such as, for example, a cloud computing service. The
centralized server 102 may communicate with other network entities,
such as, for example, a mobile device 106 (such as a smartphone, a
laptop, a tablet computer etc.), other electronic devices 110 (such
as desktop computers, server computers etc.), databases 114,
sensors 116, an atmospheric water generator 118, and actuators 120
over a communication network 104, such as, but not limited to, the
Internet. Further, users of the online platform 100 may include
relevant parties such as, but not limited to, end users, water
generation plant managers, and administrators. Accordingly, in some
instances, electronic devices operated by the one or more relevant
parties may be in communication with the platform.
[0043] A user 112, such as the one or more relevant parties, may
access online platform 100 through a web based software application
or browser. The web based software application may be embodied as,
for example, but not be limited to, a website, a web application, a
desktop application, and a mobile application compatible with a
computing device 1200.
[0044] According to some embodiments, the online platform 100 may
be configured to facilitate regulation of an environment and
working of an atmospheric water generator (AWG). An atmospheric
water generator (AWG) may extract water from humid ambient air by
cooling the air below its dew point (condensation), and render the
water potable.
[0045] Further, the online platform 100 may receive input from one
or more sensors related to an environment of an Atmosphere Water
Generator (AWG). For instance, the one or more sensors may include
one or more air quality monitors. Accordingly, the one or more
sensors may be configured to monitor parameters corresponding to
the air quality of the environment of the AWG.
[0046] Further, the online platform 100 may analyze the received
input to determine air quality in the environment of the AWG.
[0047] Further, the online platform 100 may transmit one or more
operational parameters to one or more air filters to regulate the
air quality in the environment of the AWG. The one or more
operational parameters may describe and control the working of one
or more air filtration machines, which may aid in the regulation of
the quality of air in the environment of the AWG.
[0048] Further, the online platform 100 may receive contextual
parameters related to one or more installations of one or more
atmospheric water generators (AWGs). The one or more contextual
parameters may include environmental parameters such as locations
of the one or more installations, average temperature at the
location during one or more times, and so on, technical
specifications related to the one or more installations, and one or
more operational parameters of the one or more AWGs, such as a time
of operation, and additional details such as working of one or more
components in the one or more AWGs, such as one or more air and/or
water filters.
[0049] Further, the online platform 100 may analyze the contextual
parameters related to one or more installations of the atmospheric
water generators (AWGs). The analysis may include identifying a
relationship between the one or more environmental parameters,
technical specifications, and operational parameters included in
the contextual parameters corresponding to the one or more
AWGs.
[0050] Further, the online platform 100 may optimize one or more
installations of atmospheric water generators (AWGs). For instance,
based one or more on environmental factors of an installation of an
AWG, the operational parameters of the AWG may be modified to
optimize the generation of water from the AWG. Further, the online
platform 100 may, through one or more actuators, control the
working of the one or more AWGs based on the one or more modified
operational parameters. In an instance, the AWGs may be placed in
one or more special plants, to be protected from sun exposure,
wind, sand, rain, cold weather and hot weather, which may also
include along with and other safety measures such as but not
limited to pest control by preventing rodents, insects, birds and
animals and germs, air purification systems, and air isolation
systems that may ensure that air inside the one or more special
plants may be isolated from outside air.
[0051] FIG. 2 shows a system 200 for facilitating atmospheric water
generation, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the
system 200 may include a communication device 202 configured for
receiving sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an
Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, in some embodiments,
the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing an
environment (i.e. surrounding atmosphere) of the AWG. In some
embodiments, the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing
an interior region of the AWG. In some embodiments, the at least
one sensor may be configured for sensing an operational state of at
least one component of the AWG. In some embodiments, the at least
one sensor may be configured for sensing a characteristic of at
least one of an input substance (e.g. air), an intermediate
substance and an output substance (e.g. water, by-products etc.) of
the AWG. Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for
sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG.
Further, in some embodiments, the AWG may include a water filter
configured for filtering water generated by the AWG. Further, the
water filter may be configured for controlling mineral content of
the water. Further, the at least one characteristic corresponds to
the water. Further, in some embodiments, the at least one sensor
may be configured for sensing one or more of a chemical substance
and a biological substance in the water.
[0052] Further, the communication device 202 may be configured for
transmitting at least one operational parameter to at least one
regulator configured for controlling the at least one
characteristic of the environment based on the at least one
operational parameter. Further, in some embodiments, the at least
one regulator may include an environment regulator, an input air
regulator, a condensation region regulator, a water output
regulator and so on. Further, in some embodiments, the at least one
regulator may include at least one air filter configured for
filtering air of the environment. Further, the at least one air
filter may include a High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter.
Further, in some embodiments, the at least one operational
parameter corresponds to a flow rate and a resistance level
associated with the HEPA filter. Further, in some embodiments, the
at least one characteristic of the environment may include a
quantitative indication of one or more of temperature, pressure,
humidity, pollutant and microorganism. Further, in some
embodiments, the at least one regulator may include an Ultra-Violet
(UV) emitter configured for emitting UV radiation into the
environment in order to sterilize the environment. Further, in some
embodiments, the environment may include an air surrounding the
AWG. Further, the AWG may include a condensation region in fluid
communication with the air. Further, the UV emitter may be
configured for emitting UV radiation into one or more of the air
surrounding the AWG and the condensation region. Further, in some
embodiments, the at least one operational parameter corresponds to
the water filter.
[0053] Further, the system 200 may include a processing device 204
configured for analyzing the sensor data. Further, the processing
device 204 may be configured for determining a quality parameter
associated with the environment based on the analyzing. Further,
the processing device 204 may be configured for generating the at
least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter.
[0054] In further embodiments, the communication device 202 may be
configured for receiving a plurality of contextual parameters
associated with a plurality of installations of Atmospheric Water
generators (AWGs). Further, the communication device 202 may be
configured for transmitting at least one optimum operational
parameter to an installation of the plurality of installations
including an AWG. Further, the installation of at least one AWG
regulator configured for controlling operation of the AWG may be
based on the at least one optimum operational parameter. Further,
the processing device 204 may be configured for analyzing the
plurality of contextual parameters. Further, the processing device
204 may be configured for generating the at least one optimum
operational parameter based on the analyzing of the plurality of
contextual parameters. Further, the system 200 may include a
storage device 206 configured for storing the at least one optimum
operational parameter in association with indication of
corresponding plurality of contextual parameters. Further, in some
embodiments, the plurality of contextual parameters associated with
the AWG may include a location data corresponding to a location of
the AWG. Further, the system 200 may include retrieving, using the
storage device 206, regulation data associated with operation of
AWGs based on the location data. Further, the generating of the at
least one optimum parameter may be further based on the regulation
data.
[0055] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method 300 to facilitate
atmospheric water generation, in accordance with some embodiments.
Accordingly, at 302, the method 300 may include receiving, using a
communication device, sensor data from at least one sensor
associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, in
some embodiments, the at least one sensor may be configured for
sensing an environment (i.e. surrounding atmosphere) of the AWG.
Further, in some embodiments, the at least one sensor may be
configured for sensing an interior region of the AWG. Further, in
some embodiments, the at least one sensor may be configured for
sensing an operational state of at least one component of the AWG.
Further, in some embodiments, the at least one sensor may be
configured for sensing a characteristic of at least one of an input
substance (e.g. air), an intermediate substance and an output
substance (e.g. water, by-products etc.) of the AWG. Further, the
at least one sensor may be configured for sensing at least one
characteristic of an environment of the AWG. Further, in some
embodiments, the method may further include a water filter
configured for filtering water generated by the AWG. Further, the
water filter may be configured for controlling mineral content of
the water. Further, the at least one characteristic may correspond
to the water. Further, in some embodiments, the at least one sensor
may be configured for sensing one or more of a chemical substance
and a biological substance in the water.
[0056] Further, at 304, the method 300 may include analyzing, using
a processing device, the sensor data.
[0057] Further, at 306, the method 300 may include determining,
using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with
the environment based on the analyzing. Further, at 308, the method
300 may include generating, using the communication device, at
least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter.
Further, in some embodiments, the at least one operational
parameter corresponds to the water filter.
[0058] Further, at 310, the method 300 may include transmitting,
using the communication device, the at least one operational
parameter to at least one regulator configured for controlling the
at least one characteristic of the environment based on the at
least one operational parameter. Further, in some embodiments, the
at least one regulator may include an environment regulator, an
input air regulator, a condensation region regulator, a water
output regulator and so on. Further, in some embodiments, the at
least one characteristic of the environment may include a
quantitative indication of one or more of temperature, pressure,
humidity, pollutant and microorganism. Further, in some
embodiments, the at least one regulator may include at least one
air filter configured for filtering air of the environment.
Further, in some embodiments, the at least one air filter may
include a High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Further,
the at least one operational parameter corresponds to a flow rate
and a resistance level associated with the HEPA filter. Further, in
some embodiments, the at least one regulator may include an
Ultra-Violet (UV) emitter configured for emitting UV radiation into
the environment in order to sterilize the environment. Further, in
some embodiments, the environment may include an air surrounding
the AWG. Further, the AWG may include a condensation region in
fluid communication with the air. Further, the UV emitter may be
configured for emitting UV radiation into one or more of the air
surrounding the AWG and the condensation region.
[0059] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method 400 to facilitate
providing at least one optimum operational parameter, in accordance
with some embodiments. Accordingly, at 402, the method 400 may
include receiving, using the communication device, a plurality of
contextual parameters associated with a plurality of installations
of Atmospheric Water generators (AWGs).
[0060] Further, at 404, the method 400 may include analyzing, using
the processing device, the plurality of contextual parameters.
[0061] Further, at 406, the method 400 may include generating,
using the processing device, at least one optimum operational
parameter based on the analyzing of the plurality of contextual
parameters.
[0062] Further, at 408, the method 400 may include transmitting,
using the communication device, the at least one optimum
operational parameter to an installation of the plurality of
installations including an AWG. Further, the installation of at
least one AWG regulator configured for controlling operation of the
AWG may be based on the at least one optimum operational
parameter.
[0063] Further, in some embodiments, the plurality of contextual
parameters associated with the AWG may include a location data
corresponding to a location of the AWG. Further, the method 400 may
include retrieving, using a storage device, regulation data
associated with operation of AWGs based on the location data.
Further, the generating of the at least one optimum parameter may
be further based on the regulation data.
[0064] FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of a method 500 to facilitate
regulation of an environment of an atmospheric water generator, in
accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, at 502, the method
500 may include receiving, using a communication device, input from
one or more sensors related to an environment of an Atmosphere
Water Generator (AWG). For instance, the one or more sensors may
include one or more air quality monitors. Accordingly, the one or
more sensors may be configured to monitor parameters corresponding
to air quality of the environment of the AWG. For instance, the one
or more sensors may be configured to monitor particulate matter
(PM) concentrations in the air and may be designed to aid in indoor
air quality (IAQ) assessments. Further, in an instance, the one or
more sensors may be configured to measure CO2, fine dust,
temperature and relative humidity in the air. Further, in yet
another instance, the one or more sensors may be configured to
measure total volatile organic compound, and formaldehyde levels in
the air.
[0065] Further, at 504, the method 500 may include analyzing, using
a processing device, the received input to determine air quality in
the environment of the AWG. The received input, including the one
or more parameters, received from the one or more sensors including
particulate matter (PM) concentrations in the air, CO2, fine dust,
temperature and relative humidity, total volatile organic compound,
and formaldehyde levels in the air may be analyzed. Further, to
determine air quality in the environment of the AWG, all of the
parameters may be combined into a comprehensive score describing
the air quality in the environment of the AWG. Further, the
analysis may include a comparison of the comprehensive score
against one or more pre-set levels describing the air quality of
the environment of the AWG. Further, the analysis may include
analysis of the individual parameters and determining whether each
parameter may be below, or above a pre-defined safety limit.
[0066] Further, at 506, the method 500 may include transmitting,
using the communication device, one or more operational parameters
to one or more air filters to regulate the air quality in the
environment of the AWG. The one or more operational parameters may
describe and control the working of one or more air filtration
machines, which may aid in the regulation of the quality of air in
the environment of the AWG. For instance, the operational
parameters may correspond to working of High Efficiency Particulate
Air (HEPA), which may eliminate particulates present in the air up
to the size of 0.3 microns, carbon air filters that may make use of
activated carbon to neutralize and/or absorb elements such as
chemicals and gases, ionic air filters, UV air filters and so on.
Further, the operational parameters may regulate the working time
and frequency of the one or more air filters. For instance, if the
amount of total volatile organic compound and formaldehyde in the
air is below a certain pre-defined limit, the operational
parameters may reduce the operational time of one or more carbon
air filters.
[0067] FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a method 600 to facilitate
regulation of working of an atmospheric water generator based on
contextual parameters, in accordance with some embodiments.
Accordingly, at 602, the method 600 may include receiving, using a
communication device, contextual parameters related to one or more
installations of one or more atmospheric water generators (AWG).
The one or more contextual parameters may include environmental
parameters such as locations of the one or more installations, the
average temperature at the location during one or more times,
average relative humidity at the location during one or more times,
and so on. Further, the contextual parameters may include technical
specifications related to the one or more installations, such as
details about one or more units of AWGs installed, one or more
types of air and water filters included in the one or more AWGs,
and so on. Further, the contextual parameters may include one or
more operational parameters of the one or more AWGs, such as a time
of operation, and additional details such as working of one or more
components in the one or more AWGs, such as one or more air and/or
water filters.
[0068] Further, at 604, the method 600 may include analyzing, using
a processing device, the contextual parameters related to one or
more installations of the atmospheric water generators (AWGs). The
analyzing may include identifying a relationship between the one or
more environmental parameters, technical specifications, and
operational parameters included in the contextual parameters
corresponding to the one or more AWGs. The one or more
environmental parameters, such as air quality, temperature,
humidity, location, and so on may lead to the installation of AWGs
with a particular set of technical specifications, which may
operate in accordance with certain fixed operational parameters.
For instance, environmental parameters may describe an AWG
installed in a location with high relative humidity, and poor air
quality such as including a high concentration of total volatile
organic compounds, and particulate matter (PM) 2.5 concentrations.
Accordingly, the AWG may include one or more carbon filters, and
HEPA filters to filter input air. Further, operational parameters
related to the AWG may describe an operational intensity of the one
or more filters.
[0069] Further, at 606, the method 600 may include transmitting,
using the communication device, one or more contextual parameters
to optimize one or more installations of atmospheric water
generators (AWGs). For instance, based on one or more environmental
factors of an installation of an AWG, the operational parameters of
the AWG may be modified to optimize the generation of water from
the AWG. For instance, if the environmental parameters describe an
AWG to be installed in a location with high relative humidity, and
poor air quality such as including a high concentration of total
volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter (PM) 2.5
concentrations, and a high content of microbes such as bacteria,
operational parameters related to the AWG may be modified to
increase an operational intensity of one or more air filters in the
AWG, including one or more HEPA filters, carbon filters, and so on.
Further, after condensation of water through the AWG, the
operational parameters may dictate the working of a UV filter to
reduce microbial level in the water.
[0070] FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of an air filtration unit 700
connected to an AWG, in accordance with some embodiments. Further,
air filtration unit 700 may filter air inside an environment of the
AWG. Accordingly, the air filtration unit 700 may include
Afpro.RTM. bag filters or similar filters. Further, the air
filtration unit 700 may include HEPA air filters 702 to impede
microorganism growth, such as bacterial or fungal, and for removal
of particles. Further, the filtered air may be collected into a
collection chamber 708, and may be passed through a sterilization
tube 704. Further, the sterilization tube 704 may include one or
more UV lights 706 before the air reaches a condensation area of
the AWG machine.
[0071] FIG. 8 shows a process 800 of air management, in accordance
with some embodiments. Air may be controlled and filtered through
one or more primary air filtration units 808 as the air enters an
environment 802 where an AWG 804 may be placed. Further, the air
may be controlled and filtered using a secondary air filtration
unit 806 before the air enters a condensation area in the AWG 804.
Further, air may be pumped out to a bottle room through an air
output unit 810
[0072] FIG. 9 shows an exemplary layout of a water generation plant
900 in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the water
generation plant 900 may include a horizontal layout to allow air
to spread better in the horizontal layout, and lead to better water
generation. Moist air may be sucked in using one or more air vacuum
machines 904 from outside and air may then enter the water
generation plant 900 from a lower end (near ground) to spread all
over the water generation plant 900. Dry air may exit from the top
of the water generation plant 900 as dry air is lighter than the
moist air. Further, the water generation plant 900 may include an
outdoor dust suppression barrier system 916 surrounding water
generation plant 900, to be used in case of dusty and windy weather
to capture dust and particles and to optimize working of the one or
more air vacuum machines 904. Further, the water generation plant
900 may include one or more AWGs 902, the space between which may
be at least 131.234 feet (40m), and a vertical space of 393.701
feet (120m). Further, in an embodiment, the water generation plant
900 may have a vertical layout, so as to save cost. Further, the
water generation plant 900 may include a plurality of solar panels
906 surrounding the water generation plant 900 to be able to
generate power, and to follow the sun's directions (like a clock).
Further, the water generation plant 900 may include an air
pre-filtration system 908 (including one or more UV lights) at the
bottom and at the top of the water generation plant 900. Further,
upon installation of the air pre-filtration system 908 in the water
generation plant 900, in order to protect one or more workers of
the water generation plant 900 from damage of the one or more UV
lights, the one or more UV lights may be isolated in a separate
area. Further, the one or more UV lights may automatically turn off
in the presence of a worker, which may be determined using one or
more sensors, such as motion sensors. Further, the AWG plant may be
environment friendly and green.
[0073] Exterior and interior thermostats to control temperature and
humidity in the air may be included in the water generation plant
900. Further, both exterior and interior thermostats may send
information to a computing device which may adjust the temperature
and humidity in the air inside the water generation plant 900 to a
desired level, such as at 77F and 80% humidity. In an instance, the
temperature inside the water generation plant 900 may be controlled
by an air cooling and heating system 910. Further, the water
generation plant 900 may include a storage tank 912 for water
shortage and for shortage of humidity. The storage tank may cover
up shortage of water production in case of a disabled AWG of the
one or more AWGs 902 and in case of shortage of humidity. Further,
the water generation plant 900 may include one or more water
sprinklers 914 to increase humidity in case of shortage of humidity
in the air. The water generation plant 900 may be set up in an area
where humidity in the air may remain high all year around such as
for example Eureka, Calif. For instance, if the humidity lowers
down to 50%, the one or more sprinklers 914 may use water inside
the storage tank, and sprinkle/spray water in the water generation
plant 900 to increase the humidity to a desired level. For
instance, if temperature outside the AWG plant is 40F the AWG plant
may be heated to increase the temperature to 77F. However, this may
lead to a decrease in humidity level. Accordingly, if the loss in
humidity is 30%, appropriate amount of water may be
sprinkled/sprayed to increase the humidity. Further, the water
generation plant 900 may be designed with sound proofing materials
(floors, ceilings, walls, the entire structure may of the water
generation plant 900 may be isolated with isolation systems).
Further, the water generation plant 900 may be built as large as
possible to allow air to enter and exit in easy way through advance
sucking moist air and pushing out dry air through air vacuum, and
pumping systems. Further, water generation plant 900 plant may be
built with green materials, so as to remain environment friendly,
and may include the one or more AWGs 902 designed to filter water
with long lasting filters such as pre carbon filtration, post
carbon filtration, reverse osmosis, TCR carbon, and so on. Further,
the UV exposure in the water generation plant 900 may extend life
of the one or more filters. Further, the solar panels 906 in all
directions may produce 4000 KW of electricity per day to allow the
one or more AWGs 902 to produce 20,000 liters of water per day,
Further, the water generation plant 900 may include an electrical
control room, a temperature and humidity control system, a water
testing lab for water quality control, biological control and air
quality control, and a bottling process plant. After biological
water testing for water quality control, biological control and air
quality control, minerals may be added to the water, such as in
accordance with local laws and regulations.
[0074] FIG. 10 shows an exemplary process 1000 of generation of
water using an AWG, in accordance with some embodiments.
Accordingly, upon generation of water using one or more AWGs in an
AWG plant at 1002, the generated water may be sent to a reservoir
for storage at 1004. Further, at 1006, the generated water may
undergo UV exposure to kill bacteria, and other microbes. Further,
one or more water filters may be used to control mineral content in
water generated by the AWG. After UV exposure, the water may pass
through multiple stages of filtration, namely pre-carbon at 1008,
post-carbon at 1010, reverse osmosis membrane at 1012, and TCR
carbon at 1014, followed by further exposure to UV lights at at
1016. Further, minerals may be added to the water at 1018, such as
in accordance with local laws and regulations, upon which, pure
drinking water may be obtained at 1020.
[0075] FIG. 11 shows an exemplary mineral addition tank 1100, in
accordance with some embodiments. Water from an AWG 1104 may be
collected into the mineral addition tank 1100. Further, the mineral
addition tank may be marked with one or more volume indicator
markings to indicate a volume of water in the mineral addition tank
1100. Further, electrolyte blends or minerals 1102 may be added to
the water in the mineral addition tank 1100. Further, an amount of
electrolyte blends or minerals 1102 may be fixed corresponding to
the volume of water in the mineral addition tank.
[0076] With reference to FIG. 12, a system consistent with an
embodiment of the disclosure may include a computing device or
cloud service, such as computing device 1200. In a basic
configuration, computing device 1200 may include at least one
processing unit 1202 and a system memory 1204. Depending on the
configuration and type of computing device, system memory 1204 may
comprise, but is not limited to, volatile (e.g. random-access
memory (RAM)), non-volatile (e.g. read-only memory (ROM)), flash
memory, or any combination. System memory 1204 may include
operating system 1205, one or more programming modules 1206, and
may include a program data 1207. Operating system 1205, for
example, may be suitable for controlling computing device 1200's
operation. In one embodiment, programming modules 1206 may include
machine learning module. Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure
may be practiced in conjunction with a graphics library, other
operating systems, or any other application program and is not
limited to any particular application or system. This basic
configuration is illustrated in FIG. 12 by those components within
a dashed line 1208.
[0077] Computing device 1200 may have additional features or
functionality. For example, computing device 1200 may also include
additional data storage devices (removable and/or non-removable)
such as, for example, magnetic disks, optical disks, or tape. Such
additional storage is illustrated in FIG. 12 by a removable storage
1209 and a non-removable storage 1210. Computer storage media may
include volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media
implemented in any method or technology for storage of information,
such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program
modules, or other data. System memory 1204, removable storage 1209,
and non-removable storage 1210 are all computer storage media
examples (i.e., memory storage.) Computer storage media may
include, but is not limited to, RAM,
[0078] ROM, electrically erasable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash
memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks
(DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape,
magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any
other medium which can be used to store information and which can
be accessed by computing device 1200. Any such computer storage
media may be part of device 1200. Computing device 1200 may also
have input device(s) 1212 such as a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a
sound input device, a touch input device, a location sensor, a
camera, a biometric sensor, etc. Output device(s) 1214 such as a
display, speakers, a printer, etc. may also be included. The
aforementioned devices are examples and others may be used.
[0079] Computing device 1200 may also contain a communication
connection 1216 that may allow device 1200 to communicate with
other computing devices 1218, such as over a network in a
distributed computing environment, for example, an intranet or the
Internet. Communication connection 1216 is one example of
communication media. Communication media may typically be embodied
by computer readable instructions, data structures, program
modules, or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a
carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and includes any
information delivery media. The term "modulated data signal" may
describe a signal that has one or more characteristics set or
changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal. By
way of example, and not limitation, communication media may include
wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and
wireless media such as acoustic, radio frequency (RF), infrared,
and other wireless media. The term computer readable media as used
herein may include both storage media and communication media.
[0080] As stated above, a number of program modules and data files
may be stored in system memory 1204, including operating system
1205. While executing on processing unit 1202, programming modules
1206 (e.g., application 1220 such as a media player) may perform
processes including, for example, one or more stages of methods,
algorithms, systems, applications, servers, databases as described
above. The aforementioned process is an example, and processing
unit 1202 may perform other processes. Other programming modules
that may be used in accordance with embodiments of the present
disclosure may include machine learning application etc.
[0081] Generally, consistent with embodiments of the disclosure,
program modules may include routines, programs, components, data
structures, and other types of structures that may perform
particular tasks or that may implement particular abstract data
types. Moreover, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced
with other computer system configurations, including hand-held
devices, general purpose graphics processor-based systems,
multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable
consumer electronics, application specific integrated circuit-based
electronics, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and the like.
Embodiments of the disclosure may also be practiced in distributed
computing environments where tasks are performed by remote
processing devices that are linked through a communications
network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules
may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.
[0082] Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced
in an electrical circuit comprising discrete electronic elements,
packaged or integrated electronic chips containing logic gates, a
circuit utilizing a microprocessor, or on a single chip containing
electronic elements or microprocessors. Embodiments of the
disclosure may also be practiced using other technologies capable
of performing logical operations such as, for example, AND, OR, and
NOT, including but not limited to mechanical, optical, fluidic, and
quantum technologies. In addition, embodiments of the disclosure
may be practiced within a general-purpose computer or in any other
circuits or systems.
[0083] Embodiments of the disclosure, for example, may be
implemented as a computer process (method), a computing system, or
as an article of manufacture, such as a computer program product or
computer readable media. The computer program product may be a
computer storage media readable by a computer system and encoding a
computer program of instructions for executing a computer process.
The computer program product may also be a propagated signal on a
carrier readable by a computing system and encoding a computer
program of instructions for executing a computer process.
Accordingly, the present disclosure may be embodied in hardware
and/or in software (including firmware, resident software,
micro-code, etc.). In other words, embodiments of the present
disclosure may take the form of a computer program product on a
computer-usable or computer-readable storage medium having
computer-usable or computer-readable program code embodied in the
medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution
system. A computer-usable or computer-readable medium may be any
medium that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or
transport the program for use by or in connection with the
instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.
[0084] The computer-usable or computer-readable medium may be, for
example but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical,
electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus,
device, or propagation medium. More specific computer-readable
medium examples (a non-exhaustive list), the computer-readable
medium may include the following: an electrical connection having
one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a random-access
memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable
read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber, and a
portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM). Note that the
computer-usable or computer-readable medium could even be paper or
another suitable medium upon which the program is printed, as the
program can be electronically captured, via, for instance, optical
scanning of the paper or other medium, then compiled, interpreted,
or otherwise processed in a suitable manner, if necessary, and then
stored in a computer memory.
[0085] Embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, are
described above with reference to block diagrams and/or operational
illustrations of methods, systems, and computer program products
according to embodiments of the disclosure. The functions/acts
noted in the blocks may occur out of the order as shown in any
flowchart. For example, two blocks shown in succession may in fact
be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks may sometimes
be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the
functionality/acts involved.
[0086] While certain embodiments of the disclosure have been
described, other embodiments may exist. Furthermore, although
embodiments of the present disclosure have been described as being
associated with data stored in memory and other storage mediums,
data can also be stored on or read from other types of
computer-readable media, such as secondary storage devices, like
hard disks, solid state storage (e.g., USB drive), or a CD-ROM, a
carrier wave from the Internet, or other forms of RAM or ROM.
Further, the disclosed methods' stages may be modified in any
manner, including by reordering stages and/or inserting or deleting
stages, without departing from the disclosure.
[0087] Although the disclosure has been explained in relation to
its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.
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